A DANCER who is due to appear as a celebrity guest on Claudia Winkleman's panel has launched 'Strictly' classes in Crewe.

Mark Farrugia is hoping to pick up even more dance tips when he hot foots it on to radio next Saturday as a celebrity guest with the TV presenter, hours after hosting a Strictly Latin Fit class at St Barnabas Church Hall in West Street.

The professional dance teacher travels all over Cheshire and Staffordshire with his weekly classes.

Now he has found his dance magic is in the spotlight with Strictly Come Dancing bosses after he received an invite from BBC Radio 2 to be part of Claudia's show.

Mark says he was motivated to set up his Strictly Latin Dance Fit classes because of his love of the legendary TV dance show.

He says he can't wait to talk to Claudia and hear all about Strictly and latest news and gossip while sharing some of his dance knowledge and views.

"I'm incredibly excited about next Saturday. She seems such a lovely person. I watch Strictly every Saturday night. I just love the show and it was that programme which led me to launch my classes," said Mark.

"My students love coming to my classes. Classes are booming and it's just wonderful to see everyone having such a good time."

Mark will be on radio at 11.30 am on Saturday (November 6). His Strictly Latin Fit class is every Saturday at St Barnabas Church Hall (9.15-10am).